Canon PIXMA TR8620a vs Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer
Canon PIXMA TR8620a costs $6 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 1,650 pages.
Lower price
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $193.00
- Cost per page (mono)
- 2.2¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon PIXMA TR8620a | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $311 | $327 |
| After 2 years | $423 | $461 |
| After 3 years | $535 | $594 |
Canon PIXMA TR8620a costs more upfront but 0.4¢ less per page. It overtakes Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer on total cost after about 1,650 pages — roughly 4 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon PIXMA TR8620a | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | 15 ppm | 20 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 10 ppm | 20 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 4800 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 25,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 1,500 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | 4.3-inch color LCD touchscreen | 2.7-inch color touchscreen |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, Photo | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 7.89 | 9.1 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon PIXMA TR8620a
Cheapest to run: Canon CLI-281 Black Ink Tank — $14.00 · 1.9¢/page · 750pg yield
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 802XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $57.99 · 2.2¢/page · 2,600pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Canon PIXMA TR8620a — about 16% lower cost per page (1.9¢ vs 2.2¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer — $6 less to buy — it would take about 1,650 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer — 20 ppm vs 15 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Canon PIXMA TR8620aBuy — $199.00
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $193.00
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon PIXMA TR8620a or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer?
- The Canon PIXMA TR8620a — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 16% cheaper per page (1.9¢ vs 2.2¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon PIXMA TR8620a or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer is about $6 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Canon PIXMA TR8620a worth the higher price?
- It costs about $6 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 1,650 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon PIXMA TR8620a and the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer?
- Print speed (mono): Canon PIXMA TR8620a 15 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer 20 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon PIXMA TR8620a 10 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer 20 ppm. Display: Canon PIXMA TR8620a 4.3-inch color LCD touchscreen, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer 2.7-inch color touchscreen. Paper sizes: Canon PIXMA TR8620a Letter, Legal, Photo, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One Printer Letter, Legal, A4, Photo.